The SONG project and the prototype node at Tenerife
K. Uytterhoeven, P. L. Palle, F. Grundahl, S. Frandsen, H. Kjeldsen,, J. Christensen-Dalsgaard, M. Fredslund Andersen, E. Weiss, U. G. Joergensen,, P. K. Rasmussen, A. N. Soerensen, K. Harpsoee, and J. Skottfelt
TL;DR
The SONG project is developing a global network of robotic telescopes, with a prototype at Tenerife aimed at asteroseismology and exoplanet follow-up through precise stellar measurements.
Contribution
This paper introduces the Tenerife SONG node and its instruments, marking a step towards the operational global network for stellar observations.
Findings
Prototype at Tenerife expected to be operational by December 2011
First light anticipated at the Tenerife node by December 2011
The network aims to enhance asteroseismology and exoplanet studies
Abstract
SONG (Stellar Observations Network Group) is a global network of 1-m class robotic telescopes that is under development. The SONG prototype will shortly be operational at Observatorio del Teide, Tenerife, and first light is expected by December 2011. The main scientific goals of the SONG project are asteroseismology of bright stars and follow-up and characterization of exo-planets by means of precise measurements of stellar surface motions and brightness variations. We present the Tenerife SONG node and its instruments.
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TopicsAstronomy and Astrophysical Research